2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 345 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade .
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum. (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |
